Queens BP Richards wins re-election, promotes three staff members

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. announced a series of staffing changes among his executive team after his re-election to office during Tuesday’s election. His new four-year term begins Jan. 1.

In a news release from Richards’ office, he announced now-former Chief of Staff Michael Mallon was promoted to the role of deputy borough president for external affairs and special initiatives. Tariqua Morrison, who previously served as director of intergovernmental affairs and deputy general counsel, assumed the role of chief of staff and special counsel.